Production Shift Lead: Safety & Quality

Ridley; Lara; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridley is seeking a hands-on Shift Supervisor at our Lara site to lead production activities and supervise staff, reporting to the Shift Manager. You will work with the Production Manager and Site Manager to ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery of products.

You will drive compliance with SOPs, JSAs, and incident reporting, while maintaining records and supporting site initiatives on environmental compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and production management methods.
• Strong safety focus and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Site/Production/Shift Managers to ensure OHS compliance.
• Enforce safety, quality procedures, JSAs, SOPs, and incident reporting.
• Ensure products meet customer specs and Ridley quality standards.
• Monitor raw material supply for uninterrupted production.
• Oversee repairs and maintenance of production equipment.
• Supervise shift employees and provide direct oversight.
• Allocate tasks and uphold clear behaviour and performance standards.
• Maintain daily production records.
• Support Ridley programs, community engagement, recycling and environmental compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Hazard identification

Results driven

Attention to detail

Initiative

Problem solving

Computer skills

Safety focus

Quality focus

Job description

Ridley is seeking a hands-on Shift Supervisor at our Lara site to lead production activities and supervise staff, reporting to the Shift Manager. You will work with the Production Manager and Site Manager to ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery of products.

You will drive compliance with SOPs, JSAs, and incident reporting, while maintaining records and supporting site initiatives on environmental compliance and continuous improvement.